Ari hyman is a sound designer and audio engineer based in la

Sound is how I make sense of the world. As a sound designer, engineer, and mixer, I’m drawn to the invisible architecture of storytelling, how a single texture, frequency, or silence can shape emotion, memory, and meaning.

My work spans theater, film, and games, but the heart of it is always the same: building sonic environments that feel alive. I’m interested in how sound can distort time, ground us in place, or crack open new dimensions of character. 

I believe in listening as an act of care. My background in theater taught me the value of collaboration and empathy. I’m not just designing sound—I’m designing experiences, often in conversation with writers, directors, and other designers to find the emotional truth of a story.

Every project is a new world, and my role is to listen—to the space, the story, and the people behind it—and then to create something that resonates with an audience, both literally and emotionally.